What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used, at least by people who work in health... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage JourneyWhat is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses a thin, lighted tube called a bronchoscope. The... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Journey With CigarettesI have been an advocate for lung health, a Lung Health Ambassador (LHA), since my diagnosis of COPD. I believe every person with lung disease has the right to be... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments63 comments
A Period of ChangeIt feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives when it can affect a person’s physical or... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Financial Assistance With Medical DevicesIt might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist for you. Have you found any particularly helpful... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
You Can Write About COPD if You WantI never planned on being a COPD writer. I never planned on being a COPD advocate. It was not even a distant thought when I graduated high school. It was... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our CommunityNovember is COPD Awareness Month, and since this is a month to give thanks, we asked our community health leaders why they are thankful for our COPD.net community. Read what... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fickle FriendshipsHow could I have known that people from my past would join me in my current life? It was, after all, me that changed. And a lot about me changed... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver StudyMost of you have heard of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month. Alpha-1 is a rare genetic liver disease that may cause lung and/or liver problems. Learning... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Being IntubatedAbout two months after my COPD diagnosis, I had a sudden cardiac arrest and died at my kitchen table. Not once, but twice. The stars aligned, and paramedics got to... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway!The COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year our theme is "Being Thankful For Our Community." We... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Being Thankful for Our Community! COPD Awareness Month 2022November is COPD Awareness Month. From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with this chronic condition, we know it isn't easy... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking to Your Healthcare ProfessionalsFinding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care if you take steps to be proactive in... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD ManagementLearning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I thought it would be neat to post the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
If I Had Known Then What I Know NowI should have asked a doctor about what was going on with my lungs much sooner. If I knew how bad it could become, I would have done something about... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I’m Getting So ExcitedExcite, excited, exciting. Those are rare words for me. Christmas is two and a half months away, and I’m going to do gifts this year, even homemade. I haven’t been... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stages and Ages of COPDWe are all curious about the stages and ages of our progressive disease. We tend to carry a torch about it, bragging from the hilltops about what we can still... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Death and Dying: Part 4Editor's note: This article contains references to death and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting to some readers. When a person is nearing the end of their lives, whether... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Is Polycythemia? While it is not as common today as in the past, some people with COPD may develop polycythemia. So, what is polycythemia? Why do some people with COPD develop it?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
